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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

8

Chicago Hog Prices Strong On Heavy Direct Receipts

The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics finds Chicago hog prices peak on Mondays and Fridays when direct receipts by Chicago packers are largest. The study concludes increased interior sales offset demand drops, keeping prices steady at market levels. Data from the U S Department of Agriculture accompanies the chart.

Chicago Wee U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics Chicago Packers U. S. Department of Agriculture

Dr. M. R. Francis Practices Dentistry in Bedford

Local notice identifies Dr. M. R. Francis as a dentist and oral surgeon operating in Bedford Iowa, outlining professional focus and location for readers seeking dental care.

M. R. Francis Bedford Iowa

Murray teacher visits parents as schools closed by cold

Misa Carolyn Nixon, a public school teacher in Murray, came Tuesday evening to her parents' home here while Murray schools were closed due to cold and drifting roads.

Misa Carolyn Nixon Murray

Radio Tubes Available at Local Drug Store

Radio tubes to fit your radio are offered at the drug store. The ad promotes convenient supply for repairs and ongoing listening.

Bedford gas station operator to move to new farm

Paul Parrish of Bedford, who has run the Phillips Service Station for just over six years, plans to move around March first to a newly purchased farm. The farm is one and a half miles east of Bedford on the Conway road.

Paul Parrish Bedford Phillips Frank Mahaffey Here Conway Road

Mrs J W Fickess Ill Near New Market Reported Low

Floyd Fickess learned Monday that his mother Mrs J W Fickess near New Market has been ill for several months and is now very low.

Floyd Fickess J. W. Fickess Near New Market

Rawleigh Routes Open in Four Illinois Counties

Advertises jobs for men to manage Rawleigh routes serving 800 families in Adams Page Aston and Ringgold Counties. Promises starting pay of 25 dollars weekly with rapid growth potential. Respond to Rawleigh Dept AA 236 Freeport Illinois.

Rawleigh Adams Page Aston Ringgold Dept Freeport Illinois

Study Club Meets Tuesday at Mrs. Smiths Home

The study club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jack Smith to discuss their monthly topic and share notes. Members arranged future meeting details and planned upcoming activities.

Jack Smith

Bedford Couple Visits Here With Buckner Pairs

Mr. and Mrs. Don Foreman of Bedford visited here Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Buckner.

Don Foreman Bedford C. M. Buckner

Bedford Visit Highlights Hill Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs C C Hill and son Gordon visited Sunday with Mrs Hill's parents Mr and Mrs J W Martin at Bedford. Miss Mary Hill accompanied them and spent the day with the Misses DeHtta and Ethel Chambers.

C.C. Hill Aon Gordon

Carolyn Nixon Returns to Murray for School Term

Miss Carolyn Nixon, who has been visiting her parents Rev and Mrs L W Nixon, returned to Murray on Sunday to resume her school work.

Carolyn Nixon L W. Nixon Murray

Primary teacher Miss Eri Cox leaves town during school break

Miss Eri Cox a primary teacher at the public school departed Sunday morning traveling from Indianola to Ames for a week off while school is not in session.

Eri H Cox Indianola Ames

Library at Methodist church to reopen in warmer weather

The library housed in the Methodist church will remain closed until warmer weather arrives, delaying access to its books and services.

Methodist Church

Couple and Visitor Return to Clarinda After Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter Alexander drove to Clarinda on Monday. They were accompanied home by Miss Frances Clark who visited with her father Jesse Clark until last evening when she returned to Clarinda where she is employed in a beauty parlor.

Walter Alexander Clarinda Frances Clark Jesse Clark

Morley to Sing in Drake Opera Martha Broadcast

Edmund Morley, tenor soloist from Gravity, will star in Drake University’s Martha. The NBC blue network broadcast runs March 8 from 3 30 to 4 30 p m, directed by Herbert Gould with Anthony Dinate and Standford Hulshizer assisting. Martha also plays at the university auditorium March 5 6 and 7.

Edmund Morley Gravity Drake University Martha National Broadcasting Company Herbert Gould College of Fine Arts Middlewest Edwin G. Barrett Radio School University Dean Gould Anthony Dinate Standford Hulshizer NBC Drake

Kirketeg Seeks Republican Nomination for Iowa Senate

QO. J. Kirketeg announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator of Iowa's sixth district, which includes Adams and Taylor counties, subject to voters' approval at the June 1, 1936 primary.

Adams and Taylor Iowa QO. J. Kirketeg

Croucn Announces Candidacy for Taylor County Recorder

Perry O. Croun of Edford Iowa announces his candidacy for Recorder of Taylor County. He appeals to Republican voters at the primary election set for June 1, 1936. Support requested.

Taylor County Perry O. Croucn Edford Iowa

Good Opening for Man with Car in Taylor County

Reliable opportunity for a man with a car in Taylor County seeking steady work with Household Products. No investment required. S F Baker and Co Keokuk Iowa offers prompt earnings and ongoing assignments.

Taylor County S. F. Baker & Co Keokuk Iowa

Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Support

A Taylor county Iowa resident files to run for Sheriff in the Republican primary on June 1, 1936, asking voters for support and indicating campaign intent.

Hogs Delivered by Truck After Street Transfer

Kent Wallace shipped one truck load of hogs to St. Joe on Tuesday. Hogs moved from three bob sleds to the Fickess truck in the street north of the post office using a small chute. It marks the first street transfer observed in town and contrasts with wagon loading.

Kent Wallace St. Joe Bob Fickess

Nomination for Taylor County Supervisor District Two

Arthur Clabaugh announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for member of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors from the Second District. The term begins January 1, 1937, subject to the voters in the upcoming primary election.

Tam County Board of Supervisors Taylor County

Cattle Shipment From Omaha MarketMonday Evening

James Hunter drove cattle through Omaha market Monday while Jesse Lovitt and Son sent two truckloads to St Joe Monday evening. Lovitt accompanied the shipment. Truckers Fickess and Petersen completed the trip.

James Hunter Omaha Jesse Lovitt & Son St Joe Mr. Lovitt Fickess and Petersen

Executor's Notice for W L MecFarling Estate in Iowa

On February 6 1936 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Ray McFarling as executor of the estate of W L MecFarling deceased. Creditors and debtors must present or pay claims to the court or executor with proper authentication for allowance. Stanley and Stanley act as attorneys for the executor.

District Court Taylor County Iowa W. L. MecFarling Ray McFarling

Tayl or County Sheriff Candidate Announces Primary Run

Paul Simpson announces his candidacy for sheriff of Tayl or county subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primary election.

Taylor County Paul Simpson

James candidate for Taylor County sheriff seeks Republican voter support

County resident Curtis O. Melvin announces James as a candidate for the office of county sheriff in Taylor County Iowa. He asks Republican voters for support at the primary election on June 1, 1936.

Taylor County Iowa James Curtis O. Melvin

County Attorney Candidate Schoenmann Seeks GOP Nominatio n

Tama County candidate George A Schoenmann of Blockton seeks the Republican nomination for Taylor County County Attorney subject to voter approval at the June 1 1936 primary.

Tama Taylor County George A. Schoenmann Blockton

Administrator appointed for Mayme Overleese estate

On February 7 1936 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Wisdom Kirketey as Administrator of the estate of Mayme Overleese deceased. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the administrator promptly. Attorneys Reed and L T. Reed listed.

District Court Taylor County Iowa Mayme Overleese Wisdom & Kirketey L. T. Reed

Locke Reid Hunt Practices Law in Bedford Iowa

James R. Locke Reid L. Hunt announce General Law Practice in all courts state and federal. Special attention given to settlement of estates at Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Bedford Iowa.

Farmers & Merchants Bank Bedford Iowa Citizens State Savings Back Vatates

Walter Sheets Sheriff Nomination in June Primary

John F. Walter of Grove Township seeks Republican nomination for sheriff in the June 1 1936 primary election.

Free Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Services

The Free Methodist Church outlines a Sunday program with 10 a.m. Sunday School, morning preaching at 11 a.m., and a 7:30 p.m. preaching service. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor W. D. Gruesbeek leads the church with variations noted for the last Sabbath each month.

W. D. Gruesbeek

Cherry Week Sparks February Cherry Delights and Recipes

The piece notes a National Cherry Week from February 15 to 22 and highlights peak cherry consumption around Washington and Valentine’s Days. It describes canned cherry types, uses in salads and meats, and shares two dessert recipes: Baked Cherry Pudding and Cherry Queen of Puddings with detailed ingredients and baking steps.

Kes Washington, D. C Pathfinder Herries George Washington Lincoln Royal Annes Richmond Montmorency

Mrs Irma Woodyard Says She Will Return Home Tomorrow

Mrs Irma Woodyard, who has been employed at Lenox for several months, expects to return home tomorrow.

Irma Woodyard Lenox

Ladies Aid Society Postpones February Meeting

Due to cold weather the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will not hold their February meeting. The event is deferred to a later date to be announced.

Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church

Akers 98 Civil War Vet Seen Uptown Despite Storms

B F Akers aged 98, a Civil War veteran, is reported to be uptown nearly every day during the severe stormy weather, showing remarkable routine despite the conditions.

B. F. Akers

Miss Vera Leighton Returns From Prescott Visit

Miss Vera Leighton came back Sunday after visiting at her sister's home in Prescott.

Vera Leighton Prescott

Hal Lyon Drives to Omaha Weekend Run

Hal Lyon traveled to Omaha on Sunday and returned Monday, concluding a brief trip.

Hal Lyon Omaha

Severe weather halts church services due to coal shortage

Last Sunday no church services were held here because of severe weather and a shortage of coal, leaving residents without worship.

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HS Paper Drake Opera Arthur Clabaugh Stanley & Stanley James R. Locke Reid L. Hunt John F. Walter Grove Township Free Methodist Church B. J. Flick Flick Lucas J. A. Lucas Owa
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